Lot Owners In Adams Pay Heaviest Taxes
A. Otis Arnold argues Illinois tax assessment is unfair and uneven. He notes farmers and small property owners bear heavier burdens while many city and bank properties escape fair taxation. He cites Adams County as overtaxed and calls for overhaul, possibly an income tax, and a Tax Commission to replace the State Board of Equalization. The piece urges action at the constitutional convention.
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Revenue Committee
Illinois
Deus Niv
Golbert
Plinais
Winnebauge
Cherry Valley
Owen
Chicago
Wook County Board of Assessors
Jchicago
Down State
Adams County
Bureau County
State Board of Equalization
County Board of Reviews
Lowden
Eurestrom
Sim Oipertey
Tardin County
Pulaski County
Tax assessment disparities stoke equity debate across counties
The discussion centers on unequal property taxes and the burden on average taxpayers. Springfield and neighboring counties vary sharply in valuing watches, clocks, autos, and real property, with Pulaski Hardin Coles and other counties showing wide gaps in assessed values. The proposed approach aims to equalize valuations without raising overall tax rates, sparking debate about fairness and consistency.
Plants Value Disputed Between Chicago and Dawn State
The report compares plant valuations and employment in Chicago versus Dawn State. Chicago plants use 386 plus workers and generate about one and a half billion dollars in annual output, while Dawn State plants employ around seven hundred sixty four million dollars in government production, highlighting a contrast in scale and value.
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Chicago
Dawn
Quote on wisdom shaping a scheme by wiser men
A fragment quotes Loweill praising schemes shaped by wiser men grown steadier in truth. It hints at leadership lessons and the value of evolving understanding guiding plans. The line suggests confidence in improved judgment guiding future actions.
Bloomington Man Is Chosen Head of T P A
KAZER of Bloomington elected president of the Travelers' Protective association at the state convention closing session. Galesburg chosen as next year’s meeting place. W E Gapen of Poona elected secretary treasurer and W P Stew ard of Effingham first vice president. Directors named: WoL Steer Joliet, EL P Mitchell Peoria, dB Gilbert Chicago. The service total announced: 251 153 men furnished. Kept to United States in the Great World War.
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Kewanee
Ills
J K. Kazer
Bloomington
Travelers’ Protective Association
Galesburg
W. E. Gapen
Poona
WP. Steward
Effigham
Wol Steer
Joliet
EL P Mitchell
Peoria
Db. Gilbert
Chicago
Ileences
Electrical Workers Back General Strike Vote
In Springfield Illinois May 11 the referendum on a general strike by the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers carried by about eight to one. Of 130000 members 67000 votes were cast and 37000 favored the strike. Ford said hopes remained for an amicable settlement upon President Wilsons return from Europe.
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Springfield
CP Ford
The
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Burleson
Ford
Wilson
Europe
Burlesen
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Bether
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Loweill
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West Side Square
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